2. MotivAider (Not a freebie but worth a try if you can your hands on one of these babies...)
A timer with a built-in vibrating tool that can be set to go off at certain intervals. Useful for self-monitoring. http://habitchange.com/motivaider.php
5. Audacity (free recording software)
Have students read stories, dictate sentences, etc...
6. Kerpoof! http://www.kerpoof.com/
A fun online tool that is highly engaging. (Especially for higher level students!)
7. Adjust your expectations. (Don't lower them. ADJUST them.)
Make a list of all the annoying and disruptive habits that the student exhibits. (Pencil tapping? Shouting out? Out of seat? Talking to neighbor? These are all separate issues to be tackled.)
Now circle ONE of these things. (Probably the one that's most disruptive to the student and/or class.)
That's your focus for the next 2 weeks. Rome wasn't built in a day.
8. Documentation!
Make sure to document the frequency of each behavior. It will help the parents if they decide to talk to their doctor about a diagnosis or medication.
9. BOOK: Teaching the Tiger
A comprehensive book of ideas to reach and teach students with ADHD, OCD and Tourrettes.
10. Break work into chunks
Tear worksheets into strips
Develop a system of covering up or folding assignments so that only a portion is visible.
Provide feedback after each small section is complete.
11. Where's the focus?
If the student is constantly looking up and 'staring off into space' figure out where they are looking. Is there a pattern? Are they looking at other students? Out the window? At a particular bulletin board?
It might take several moves but hopefully you can find an area that is boring enough to make the school work seem interesting.
http://polkdhsd7.sharpschool.com/staff_directory/p_b_s_behavior_intervention/tier_1_interventions/talk_ticket/
2. MotivAider (Not a freebie but worth a try if you can your hands on one of these babies...)
A timer with a built-in vibrating tool that can be set to go off at certain intervals. Useful for self-monitoring.
http://habitchange.com/motivaider.php
3. STOP Cards (Thanks, Pinterest!)
4. Visual commands taped to desk.
"Eyes on speaker." "Bottom in your chair" "Ready Hands"
where to get free, printable images: http://www.visualaidsforlearning.com/school-learning.htm
5. Audacity (free recording software)
Have students read stories, dictate sentences, etc...
6. Kerpoof!
http://www.kerpoof.com/
A fun online tool that is highly engaging. (Especially for higher level students!)
7. Adjust your expectations. (Don't lower them. ADJUST them.)
Make a list of all the annoying and disruptive habits that the student exhibits. (Pencil tapping? Shouting out? Out of seat? Talking to neighbor? These are all separate issues to be tackled.)
Now circle ONE of these things. (Probably the one that's most disruptive to the student and/or class.)
That's your focus for the next 2 weeks.
Rome wasn't built in a day.
8. Documentation!
Make sure to document the frequency of each behavior. It will help the parents if they decide to talk to their doctor about a diagnosis or medication.
9. BOOK: Teaching the Tiger
A comprehensive book of ideas to reach and teach students with ADHD, OCD and Tourrettes.
10. Break work into chunks
Tear worksheets into strips
Develop a system of covering up or folding assignments so that only a portion is visible.
Provide feedback after each small section is complete.
11. Where's the focus?
If the student is constantly looking up and 'staring off into space' figure out where they are looking. Is there a pattern? Are they looking at other students? Out the window? At a particular bulletin board?
It might take several moves but hopefully you can find an area that is boring enough to make the school work seem interesting.